Mid Level Backend Software Developer Jobs

Mid level backend software developer jobs go to developers ready to own features and services end to end, drive technical decisions with limited oversight, and mentor junior teammates. Openings cover a strong mix of remote, hybrid, and on-site settings across Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, with employers like TikTok, Rippling, and Databricks hiring at this level now.

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Overview

Open roles61
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerTikTok
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type80% On-site
Top industryTechnology

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Java Backend Developer
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Java Backend Developer
SIMARN Solutions
Plano, Texas
Software Engineering
Backend Engineering
$40 - $45/hr
On-Site
None

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Senior, Backend Software Engineering - Tax Transformation
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Senior, Backend Software Engineering - Tax Transformation
Deloitte
New Orleans, Louisiana
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$96k - $195k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Software Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces, AWS WorkSpaces Control Plane Backend
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Software Development Engineer II, AWS WorkSpaces, AWS WorkSpaces Control Plane Backend
Amazon.com
Sunnyvale, California
Backend Engineering
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
$144k - $194k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Senior Back End Engineer
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Senior Back End Engineer
ALTRUIST
San Francisco, California
Software Engineering
Data Engineering
Backend Engineering
$200k - $240k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
11-50

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Sr Software Engineer - Backend (Java)
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Sr Software Engineer - Backend (Java)
PayPal
Scottsdale, Arizona
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
UI/UX Design
$124k - $184k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in engineering
10,000+

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Mid Level Backend Software Developer Job Market

Who's Hiring

TikTok6 open roles
Rippling4 open roles
Databricks4 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software36
  • Banking & Financial Services5
  • Insurance4
  • Sports & Recreation2
  • Hospitality & Tourism2

Mid Level Backend Software Developer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get a mid level backend software developer job?

Lead with ownership. Highlight projects where you drove design decisions, handled production incidents, or delivered a feature from scoping to deployment with minimal supervision. Tailor your resume to show depth in a backend stack, your approach to code quality, and any cross-team collaboration. Employers at this level want evidence that you operate independently, not just that you completed assigned tickets.

Which companies hire mid level backend software developers?

Companies hiring mid level backend software developers right now include TikTok, Rippling, and Databricks, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a wide range of employers, from high-growth startups that need developers who can own backend services without close oversight to large enterprises backfilling experienced individual contributors.

Are there remote mid level backend software developer jobs?

Yes, remote and hybrid options are widely available at this level. About 20% of mid level backend software developer openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting sustained employer confidence that experienced backend developers can deliver independently without being on-site. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you see only the arrangements that fit your situation.

How do I move up to a mid level backend software developer role?

Mid level readiness comes from accumulating deeper, demonstrable ownership over time. Build experience shipping and maintaining real production systems, not just completing tasks. Deepen your expertise in at least one backend stack, learn to scope your own work, and volunteer for projects that require coordinating across teams. Employers weigh measurable impact, such as reducing latency, improving reliability, or cutting deployment time, as evidence that you are ready to operate at a higher level.

Which industries hire the most mid level backend software developers?

Mid Level backend software developer roles concentrate in Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Insurance, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive mid level hiring because they operate at a scale where backend reliability, API performance, and service architecture require experienced developers who can take full ownership of systems rather than just contribute to them.